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(11) | EP 0 900 700 A3 |
| (12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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| (54) | Electrical distribution system |
| (57) An electrical distribution system for a motor vehicle comprising a power distribution
board (38) having an electrical connection means (42) for connection to a power supply
and an electrical connection means (44) for connection to one or more electrical loads;
a signal distribution board (32) having an electrical connection means (34) for receiving
and transmitting electrical signals; a switch card (60) extending between, and electrically
connectable with, the power distribution board and the signal distribution board,
and having electrically operable switch means (68) mounted thereon for switching the
power supply between the electrical connection means on the power distribution board;
a control card (64) extending between, and electrically connectable with, the power
distribution board and the signal distribution board, and having control means (78)
mounted thereon for controlling the operation of the switch means dependent on signals
received at the electrical connection means on the signal distribution board; and
a casing (12) within which the power distribution board, the signal distribution board,
the switch card and the control card are mounted, the casing having openings (36,44,46)
for access to the electrical connection means. Provides a modular arrangement for
power and signal distribution. |